Job Summary

Responsible for the purchase and negotiation of direct and indirect materials and services. Evaluate and lead suppliers with a focus on the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO), including landed cost, payment terms, delivered quality and lead time. Pursue new or alternative sources as required. Connect with suppliers and internal collaborators any issues related to delivery, warranty and quality issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Issue request for quotation and compile bids for TCO comparison
• Submit and follow up on Supplier Evaluations to calculate supplier ratings
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering and Materials Management to coordinate purchases for the best price with timely delivery
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness prior to placing purchase orders
• Enter purchase orders in ERP system and issue to suppliers electronically, on-line, fax, verbal, etc.
• Maintain change orders and communicate to suppliers
• Follow up on open orders
• Coordinate and participate in supplier meetings, internally and externally, related to performance management, new opportunities / product development, cost reductions, forecasting, etc.
• Communicate quality and warranty issues with suppliers and help strive to resolution
• Participate in negotiations as the need arises
• Investigate new suppliers for material changes, improvements and cost control
• Develop and / or maintain accurate purchase data in ERP system related to assigned suppliers and “a plan for every part”
• Resolve any invoice/purchase order discrepancies
• Match receivers/packing slips to purchase orders for payment
• Other Duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and perform well in a team environment
• Good negotiation skills with the ability to be persuasive, assertive, tenacious, and confident
• Good attention to detail
• Well organized
• Ability to handle several priorities and work well under duress
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Digital Literacy: ERP, MS Word, MS Excel, email

Credentials and Experience

• Five years of purchasing experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a commensurate combination of education & experience
• Other Skills/Abilities or Special Requirements
• Buyer experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Knowledge of appropriate Supplier negotiation, bidding, and pricing tactics and practices preferred
• ERP/MRP experience preferred
• Technical proficiency preferred

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee too, optimally

Perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is moderately required to sit for extended time periods at a computer and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Showcases ability to work extended hours (month end / quarterly / year-end) when business needs require. This position primarily works in the office but may require to be on the plant production floor and therefore subject all PPE requirements which may include: safety glasses, ear protection, & steel toed boots.

Hexagon Agility is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.